This page contains a list of equipment on order or planned to be ordered, which hasn't yet entered service in the German Army. Concerning equipment that has recently been adopted or is in the process of being adopted, this list here somewhat overlaps with the list in the article List of modern equipment of the German Army. The article "List of modern equipment of the German Army" contains a list of equipment currently in service with the German Army.
Planned investments As of August 2025, Germany plans to invest €355 billion in new equipment through 2041. These investments come on top of the special fund of €100 billion. This includes the following estimated budgets:
German Army: Communications equipment: €15.9 billion Vehicles and accessories: €20.8 billion Combat vehicles: €52.5 billion Munitions: €70.3 billion Field and logistics material: €20.9 billion German Navy: Naval vessels and other equipment: €36.6 billion German Air Force: Aircraft and missiles: €34.2 billion Satellite communications: €13.3 billion
Weapons
Small arms Model Image Origin Type Calibre Notes Handguns CZ P-10C ORCZ P13 (Illustration) Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum Future standard issue pistol, successor of the P8A1.CZ pre-selected in July 2025, with a 186.000 pistols framework agreement expected and a first firm order of 62,000 pistols.The framework agreement was approved in November 2025, with a €100 million authorisation (including pistol, holster, carrying equipment). This would enable a purchase of 203,000 pistols The first order planned is for 65,000 pistols (€19 million).The P-10 C OR is the compact, optics-ready version of the P-10. The specific color option chosen is a desert tan. Land mines PARM 2Deutsches Modell 22(DM 22) (Illustration) Anti-tank off-route mine – Ordered to TDW in October 2023, as a replacement to the mines sent to Ukraine, for a delivery planned from 2026.Orders:
2,600 ordered for €68 million. 10,000 on option that can be ordered in batches of 1,000 mines. Performances:
PARM 1: PARM 2: (improvement) Weapon stations Model Image Origin Type Calibre Quantity Notes KNDS Deuutschland FLW 100 RCWSRemote controlled weapon station 7.62×51mm NATO 740(option for 2,232) Competition for a new remote weapon station to equip future vehicles and to be equipped with the H&K MG5A1.Purchase approved in January 2025 for €50 million. They are replacing in a first phase the weapon stations sent to Ukraine. Options available for additional systems. KNDS Deuutschland FLW 200 RCWSRemote controlled weapon station 7.62×51mm NATO /12.7×99mm NATO /40×53mm HV Kongsberg Protector RS4 RCWSRemote controlled weapon station 7.62×51mm NATO /12.7×99mm NATO /40×53mm HV Ordered in February 2026, to equip the CAVS (Patria 6×6).They will be able to carry MELLS LR2 missiles.
Base equipment
Uniforms of the Bundeswehr
Camouflage Model Image Origin Pattern type Environment / colours NotesMultitarn 6-Farben-TarndruckFlecktarnUniversalIn July 2025, the German military announced that the Multitarn would replace the Flecktarn (5-Farben-Tarndruck) in 2028-29 as the future standard camo.
Protection equipment Model Image Origin Type Quantity NotesHelmetsHexonia – Combat Helmet328,000Future standard issue helmet, selected in June 2026, and contracted in July 2026.
Electronic equipment Model Image Origin Type Quantity Notes Thermis MK2 MR – Thermal imaging sights 5800(+ 9,200 in option) Budget approved in November 2025 for 15,000 sights (€120 million) in a framework agreement.Orders: 5,800 Explosion-proof GPS receivers – – GPS receivers 24,000 Framework agreement for up to 24,000 GPS receivers over 7 years approved in October 2024.A first order for 6,000 systems approved in October 2024 for a value of €43 million.Thales XTRAIM –Reflex sightPart of the Infantryman of the Future - Extended System" (IdZ-ES) of the German Army. Designed in France, to be assembled in Germany.Safran MOSKITO TI™Multifunction IR goggles (laser range finder, laser pointer, compass, inclinometers)>1,000Safran SHARPCROW–Multifunction IR goggles (electro-optical observation system: thermal imaging, low-light imaging, a direct optical day channel, target location capabilities and digital reporting functions)– SysPi SpezKrSystem Pistole Spezialkräfte – Tactical light for pistol Tender launched for the purchase of 5,734 lighting modules for the Walther PDP (P14 and P14K).
Indirect fire Model Image Origin Type Quantity Notes Missile systems EuroPULS(KNDS Deutschland MARS 3) MLRSMultiple launch rocket system 5 5 PULS purchased in collaboration with the Netherlands to compensate for the 5 M270 transferred to Ukraine, the purchase was approved in December 2024.Contract signed with Elbit Systems in February 2025 for €55 million.Delivery expected in 2028, full operational capability for 2030.Note: GMLRS can't be launched from the PULS system, and the USA seem unwilling to approve its use. EuroPULS (KNDS Deutschland MARS 3)ZukSysIndF gRwZukünftiges System Indirektes Feuer großer Reichweite MLRSMultiple launch rocket system Up to 500 Successor of the MARS 2 (M270), and expansion of the long range artillery capabilities of the German Army.Weapons qualified:
Elbit ACCULAR, 122 mm, range Elbit / Diehl EXTRA, range Elbit Predator HAWK rangePlanned weapons:
Kongsberg NSM MBDA Deutschland JFS-M 3SM Tyrfing Saab GLSDB Based on an armoured Iveco Trakker GTF3 8×8 chassis, with a German made cab. JFS-MJoint Fire Support Missile Ground launched cruise missile Development ongoing with MBDA Deutschland GmbH, KMW and ESG for an artillery ammunition to equip the future multiple rocket launchers.It is a maneuverable, low altitude, stealthy missile, with a range of 499 km. An EMP warhead has been shown as a potential weapon for this missile. It is based on the Taurus KEPD 350.Potential capability as a loitering munition. Typhon missile system Transporter erector launcher 3 On July 15, 2025, the German Minister of Defense announced that Germany had submitted a purchase request to the U.S. government for an undisclosed number of systems. A purchase decision will be made as soon as this is confirmed.In October 2025, plans to purchase 3 systems to launch Tomahawk missiles for €220 million. Tomahawk Block Vb Ground launched cruise missile 400 In October 2025, plans to purchase for €1.15 billion of missiles. Cannon artillery RCH-155Zukünftiges System Indirektes Feuer mittlere Reichweite(ZukSysIndF mRw) SPHSelf propelled howitzer 83(+ 149 planned) The framework agreement is for a total of 500 RCH-155, in order to enable export at fixed conditions.Orders:
4 prototypes (3 for Germany, 1 for the UK) 80 in December 2025, delivery planned for 2028 - 2030 complementary order for 149 expected in 2026 PzH 2000A4 SPHSelf propelled howitzer Up to 54 Up to 54 under discussion with the government for Germany and Ukraine. Mortars Patria 6×6 NEMOZukünftiges System Indirektes Feuer kleiner Reichweite(ZukSysIndF kRw) Mortar carrier 69(+ option for 61) Project approved in December 2025, budget for the development of the system approved for €50 million, and the procurement of systems to be used for the qualification trials.69 ordered in December 2025 with an option for 61 more.Vehicle developed by Patria Finland, and to be produced partially in Germany.
Vehicles
Main battle tanks Model Image Origin Type Quantity Notes Leopard 2A8 Main battle tank 123 Initial intent to replace 18 Leopard 2 A6 transferred to Ukraine and restart tank production. Framework agreement signed in May 2023 for 123 tanks.
Orders: 18 ordered in May 2023 for €525.6 million + an option for 105 additional tanks for €2.9 billion. 105 additional tanks approved for order by the parliament in July 2024. Planned orders: 75 additional tanks planned to be ordered in 2026. Leopard 2A6 A3 - driver schoolLeopard 2A7V - driver school Driver training tanks 16 L2A6 A38 L2A7V(+ option for 32)Budget of €192 million approved by the Bundestag in November 2023. It is to be financed from the special fund of €100 billion. The delivery is expected in 2026–29. An option for 32 additional driver training tanks for €277 million (this tranche can be used for foreign clients). Leopard 2A8 /Leopard 2AX Main battle tank + 1,000 The German Army plans to purchase up to 1,000 additional tanks.
It is unclear whether the German Army will purchase additional Leopard 2A8. The Army mentioned a likely need for an intermediate tank needed until the MGCS is ready. And part of the 1,000 tanks would be the MGCS.
Armoured fighting vehicles, armoured personnel carriers and reconnaissance vehicles Model Image Origin Type Quantity Notes Tracked vehicles Schützenpanzer Puma Infantry fighting vehicle 254 Framework agreements:
December 2022, approval for 229 Puma December 2025, volume approved increased to 254 vehicles
Orders 50 Puma S1 ordered in May 2023, deliveries initially planned for 2025-2027.Fünfzig neue Schützenpanzer Puma für die Bundeswehr 200 Puma S2 ordered in December 2025, deliveries planned from 2028, under conditions that the reliability issues are solved. Wheeled vehicles GTK Boxer - Schakal Infantry fighting vehicle 185(+ 200 option) Budget for the purchase of 150 vehicles approved in October 2025, followed the same month by an order in common with the Netherlands. The contract includes an option for 200 vehicles.Budget for the purchase of additional systems approved in June 2026. The order for 35 vehicles was placed in August 2026.Design: KNDS Deutschland uses the unmanned turret of the Puma, the RCT30 with this vehicle for median forces, equipped with:
MELLS (Spike LR / Spike LR2) HK MG5 (7.62×51mm NATO) (illustration) Scout vehicle 274 (first batch)(+ 82 in option) Budget of €3.5 billion approved in October 2024 for the replacement of the Fennek, contract signed the same month.Delivery of the vehicles ordered planned by 2032, and the serial production expected to start in 2029.Design:
Chassis: Mowag Piranha V 6×6 Rheinmetall CT-025 stabilised turret Rheinmetall Oerlikon KBA (25×137mm) Observation mast Command / communications system (D-LBO) GTK Boxer JFSTsw Observation, reconnaissance and fire command 2 prototypes(+ 79 in option) Two prototypes ordered in October 2021, one in each variant, with an option for 79 vehicles.The variants include:
JFST - ground-to-ground JFST - air-to-groundDesign:
Boxer A2 drive module Mission modules: Observation mast Thales PAAG JFS ("Panoramic Above Armor Gimbal Joint Fire Support") Assisted Target Detection (ATD) system and in target tracking by an Automatic Video Tracking (AVT) system Elbit Systems’ ELAWS laser warning system Communication system planned (for artillery / aircraft target information transmission) Hybrid navigation system to improve navigation capability RCWS As of March 2026, up to 200 are expected to be ordered. ATF Dingo 2 (A4.1) Infantry mobility mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle 115 Framework agreement for 233 vehicles signed.Orders:
November 2023, the Bundestag approved the purchase of 50 Dingo after 50 were supplied to the Ukrainian Army (€147 million). December 2024, approval for the purchase of 65 additional Dingo 2 A4.1 (GFF3), ordered in January 2025, to equip the Lithuania brigade.